1 (8 oz.) jar red maraschino cherries
1 c. butter
1 3/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 c. sifted cake flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/3 c. buttermilk

Grease and flour three 8 or 9 inch cake pans. Drain cherries, chop and drain on paper towels. Cream butter and sugar; add eggs one at a time. Add cherries and beat until well blended. Sift together dry ingredients. Blend into egg mixture alternately with buttermilk. Pour into pans and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.